Illinois Questions and Answers about Non-competition

Is there any way to get around this non-compete problem...????
I was recently terminated from a home health company in Illinois. It was my first job as a nurse. I thought I was very careful about reading everything before i signed it. apparently not. I got a new ...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 18, 2013 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

How to work around a non compete clause
Hi, I'm currently employed by Company A (Indian entity of a US based company) and in the US on a H1 visa (state IL) and I have a non compete clause in my employment letter which goes as below. During ...
2 answers  |  asked Nov 12, 2013 11:55 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Is reimbursement for in house training program at a hair salon enforceable
Employer is asking for $1000 month for each month in their in house training program, class was one day a week. Was paid min wage. length of program is at their discretion. I was already trained at an...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 5, 2013 06:57 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Can Consulting Company Keep Me from Job?
I am 4 months into a consulting job with the biggest employer of people in my position, probably in the entire down-state area. I found recently after talking to co-workers that I am getting paid half...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 24, 2012 07:32 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

does an employer have to sign the non-compete?
I'm involved with a case where my employer refuses to produce to the court page 05 of the non-compete agreement. Now, that's the signature page and without it how can we have a contract (since a contr...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 25, 2012 4:40 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Can a non-compete be enforced if I have been demoted?
I originally signed a non-compete when I was involved in the Engineering department and had almost daily contact with customers and was very involved with development of pricing strategy and process d...
1 answer  |  asked May 16, 2012 02:51 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

I have a 50 mile 2 year non-compete as a chiropractor in Central Illinois. Will it hold at 43 miles
Non Compete Question: My clause states that I may not practice chiropractic or work as an agent of another chiropractor within 50 miles of Bloomington-Normal, IL. (from memory but, if I’m correct, v...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 16, 2012 2:46 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Can a part of a non-compete void the whole agreement?
My non-compete with former employer contained three pages and I signed all three. On page two there was a paragraph which stated "can't work for anyone in this field, two years" I crossed it, I wrote ...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 15, 2012 09:05 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Can I fight the non complete clause
My employer provided an offer letter thting tht I would make up 10 10% each quarter and 20% at year end. I have been meeting my goals however the compnay had paid very few bonuses and never at the agr...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 28, 2012 10:43 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Is there a loop-hole in this non-compete?
I am looking for another job in the same automotive field. My old job delt with aftermarket car parts and the new job does too. The new job is an up in coming company. Here is a copy of the non-compet...
2 answers  |  asked Jan 6, 2012 9:07 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois